“$224? What a rip-off! That shirt doesn’t even look that great.”
Slang of the day: rip-off
Meaning: something that is overpriced (too expensive)
Usage: I wanted to buy those cool shades, but they were 500 dollars! A total rip-off!
Dialog:
Brian – Hey Yvonne, I like your new shirt.
Yvonne – Thanks. It only cost me 200 Euros.
Brian – Wow, you totally got ripped-off.
Yvonne – Really? You think so? *sigh*
Hi Yvonne,
I’ve heard of this great phrase before. It’s somthing like “scam” and more specifically it occurs when someone sells you something of lower quality or lower price. For instance a pc that costs only 100 $ might be sold for 1000$ and the poor person can say ” That’s a rip-off”
Hopefully most of the times I find great bargains.
I don’t think there will be a time when “rip-off” will become old fashion or outdated. huh?
Yes, I agree, “rip-off” will probably always be around since so many people try to take advantage of other people.